The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department celebrated the Wednesday opening of the Rio Grande Valley’s first OnMed CareStation.

Located inside the health department’s McAllen clinic, the CareStation is a private, ADA-accessible “clinic in a box” that connects patients with licensed medical professionals through secure telehealth technology.

“Inside, residents can check vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels and then consult with a provider in real time,” a news release from Hidalgo County states. “The CareStation is available to all residents as part of HCHD’s commitment to expanding access to everyday healthcare.”

This launch is made possible through a collaboration with OnMed and support from Molina Healthcare of Texas.

According to the news rel

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